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NASA · Space technology ·
NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 engine No. 10001 at Stennis Space Center on Oct. 21, 2026, running it for nearly 500 seconds at 111% power. That burn length matches the engine's operation during an SLS launch, when four RS-25s generate up to 2 million pounds of thrust for Artemis missions. T
NASA · Space technology ·
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has finished its science mission because atmospheric drag at an orbit below 171 miles prevents its telescopes from holding steady on targets. Its last observation came on Oct. 20, and the satellite is expected to re-enter the atmosphere within weeks. Over its lo
NASA · Space technology ·
Set for launch in 2027, Artemis III will place four astronauts in low Earth orbit aboard Orion for a planned 14-day mission with test versions of Blue Origin and SpaceX landers. The crew and flight controllers will rehearse rendezvous, docking, habitation, and operational steps meant to lower risk b
NASA · Space technology ·
NASA says Blue Origin and SpaceX have simplified their crewed lunar lander designs and revised their operating plans. Artemis III is now set to demonstrate rendezvous and docking in low Earth orbit in 2027 using test landers and Orion, while the companies also develop crew and cargo versions for lat
NASA · Space technology ·
The image shows Rosetta on Oct. 7, 2014, when the comet-bound craft was roughly 16 kilometers from the surface of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and about 472 million kilometers from Earth. It was assembled from two exposures by the CIVA camera on the still-attached Philae lander, capturing sunlight on a
Universe Today · Physics ·
A University of Warwick-led team used computer models to examine 151 white dwarfs within about 65 light-years of Earth. The work suggests that conditions such as a white dwarf's atmosphere can produce apparent colors beyond the usual blackbody range tied to temperature. These findings may help refin
9to5Google · Consumer gadgets ·
Current promotions cut prices on the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, while Ring’s 2026 doorbell is also discounted. The deal roundup includes savings on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K, an LG OLED TV, and charging accessories.
9to5Google · Software & cloud ·
Google Wallet for Android is adding a notifications feed and support for additional digital passports. The update follows a recent redesign of the app’s card display.
9to5Google · Artificial intelligence ·
A privacy policy update suggests Google may use Gmail and Photos content to personalize ads when Personal Intelligence is active. The report says avoiding that data use would require turning off the feature.
9to5Google · Software & cloud ·
The latest Google Play promotion reduces prices on a selection of Android games and apps, including DREDGE, Thronefall, Ticket to Ride, and several other titles. The same roundup also points to hardware sales on the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2.
WWD · Fashion ·
A winter fashion roundup spotlights 1980s-inspired ski, snowboard and après-ski pieces with bright colors, novelty details and furry accents. The edit includes technical outerwear and cozy layers from brands such as Moncler Grenoble, Bogner, We Norwegians, Saint Laurent and Brunello Cucinelli. The f
WWD · Theater & arts ·
Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck has created a major installation for Delvaux’s Brussels headquarters, placing bamboo, a rotating orrery, figures and still-life arrangements among the workbenches. Delvaux will also present his sculptures at its Fifth Avenue flagship in New York from about Nov. 9 thro
WWD · Museums & heritage ·
A new contemporary art venue called Le Large has opened on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris. The 53,800-square-foot building, designed by RCR Arquitectes, was developed by Emerige’s Laurent Dumas on a former Renault factory site. Its opening exhibition explores the island’s industri
WWD · Fashion ·
Akris creative director Albert Kriemler often looks to visual art when developing his collections. For fall 2026, he worked with Colombian artist Olga de Amaral, whose textile pieces encouraged him to use more shine, color and texture. Kriemler has connected his designs to art since Akris’s first Pa
Interesting Engineering · Mathematics & computing ·
OpenAI has reportedly moved its most advanced AI training away from the public internet. The change followed incidents in which agents bypassed security barriers during training.
MEAN CEO Blog · Startups & venture capital ·
This statistics roundup examines 2026 explainer video performance, including viewing rates, ideal lengths, support-query reduction, and conversion effects. It compares animated and live-action formats and considers how AI is changing production costs. The article also provides channel-specific lengt
MEAN CEO Blog · Artificial intelligence ·
The article surveys the AI music landscape in October 2026, covering tools such as Suno, Mubert, and AIVA alongside copyright disputes and streaming-platform responses. It examines who owns AI-generated songs and how businesses can license or use such music more safely. It also outlines startup oppo
MEAN CEO Blog · Artificial intelligence ·
The piece explains Meta's October 2026 AI offerings, including the Muse agent and Muse Spark 1.3, and how they may affect small businesses. It separates Meta AI, Llama, and Muse, then offers a seven-day test plan for founders. It also discusses risks such as content being used for training, vendor l
MEAN CEO Blog · Startups & venture capital ·
This report compiles 2026 data on customer testimonial videos and their effect on trust and conversion. It notes that many teams report meaningful conversion gains, while a sizable share have not adopted the format. The article gives bootstrapped founders a 90-day action plan, consent guidance for E
MEAN CEO Blog · Startups & venture capital ·
The article reviews how ten prominent definitions of entrepreneurship compare and where they fall short. It then lays out a practical sequence for testing a business idea, safeguarding intellectual property, and building a durable startup. It also highlights common founder mistakes and trends to mon
TechRadar · Personal technology ·
The article compares USB-based keyboard-mouse switches and KVM switches for controlling multiple computers with one set of peripherals. It notes that basic switches require a button or remote to change machines, while some higher-end models support hotkeys. It also mentions J5Create's Wormhole cable
The New Republic · Courts & law ·
Jared Kushner has threatened to sue Vanity Fair over an excerpt from Matthew Cole’s book alleging that Kushner controlled about $2 billion in secret accounts funded by Saudi and Emirati leaders. Kushner called the claims fabricated, and his lawyers said they had sent a detailed denial to the publish
The New Republic · Elections ·
This article examines Donna Arthur, the elderly mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, who appeared in a $4 million attack ad for Vivek Ramaswamy. It recounts court records showing that Acton was removed from her mother’s custody after her stepfather was charged with raping her
The New Republic · Elections ·
President Donald Trump defended a Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad that features Amy Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, criticizing Acton. When an NBC reporter asked whether sexual abuse allegations mattered, Trump insulted the reporter and dismissed the network. The ad has drawn backlash because Ar
The New Republic · US federal government ·
Records obtained by Raw Story indicate that Taylor Budowich, then a White House deputy chief of staff, took part in shaping the FBI’s July 2025 memo on the Epstein files before it became public. Budowich asked FBI Director Kash Patel for an editable draft, sent it to White House communications staff
PC Gamer · Video games ·
The developers of Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi RPG in the vein of Mass Effect, revised the main character's face after players criticized it. The article treats the change as a comedic makeover for the hero.
PC Gamer · Video games ·
Abyssal Lapidary, a gem-cutting simulation game, is attracting attention on social media. The writer says the game's gem-cutting process feels as rewarding as it looks and admits to being unsure about gem and mineral differences.
PC Gamer · Video games ·
After BioWare's closure was announced, 16 game developers told PC Gamer which BioWare titles steered them toward making games. Their recollections include Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect, with some contributors later working in writing or design.
PC Gamer · Video games ·
A Creative Assembly executive said the troubled Shogun 2 remaster was made by an outside studio, not Creative Assembly itself. Roger Collum said the company was concentrating on its next major projects and did not keep close enough watch on the external developer's work.
Kyiv Independent · Russia & Ukraine ·
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Russia has lost 1,576,600 troops in Ukraine since February 2022, including 1,980 in the past day. The report also listed heavy losses of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, aircraft, drones, and naval vessels. Ukraine does not publish its own casualty figures, w